[jjchko]

I'm an OR RN with a little over a year experience. I'm trying to submit a resume and see if I can get an interview. The job requirement says 2 year experience but it also says the new grads are welcome to apply. The recruiter asked me to submit a resume anyway.
My question is if I can ask for a new grad position because I'm relocating and I've never worked at a hospital with 28 operationg rooms. I'll probably have to chose the area of service. The hospital where I worked has 5 ORs and I've circulationg through all surgical servicies independantly. I'm weak in some areas but I can manage pretty much anything. I heard from many people every hospital is different as far as OR practice goes. I want to learn as a new grad but I'm confident that I'll be independent very fast. I don't want to feel overwhelmed from the get go and learn more about scrubbing, so my preference is the new grad position if they will allow me.

My second question is if I get an interview now, can I ask if I can start in December or January? I have to relocate a long distance where I have never lived before and I will still keep my current job through October. I need to endorse my liciense, get an apartment, move in etc. I think I need at least two months to take care of things.

Last, can I submit a resume without the license of the state I'm moving? Or do I have to have a license before I attempt to applying a job?

Thank you for your help.

[surginurse]

Hi,
I am a recently relocated OR RN, moving from the East Coast to Las Vegas. In regards to your resume, just be truthful with the type of experience you have. Most managers will be very flexible with "feeling you out" during your orientation, and adjusting accordingly. If you're comfortable doing certain tasks, speak up and say so. The hardest part is learning the location of supplies, and learning the new staff.
Include in your cover letter the fact that you will be relocating, and the dates you expect to be available. Most larger hospitals offer relocation expenses, and some even have connections with real estate agents, and apartment managers to assist you with the move.
Do include your current license information with your resume. I would suggest you immediately get the info for licensing in the state you will be relocating to. Some states require fingerprinting which could take up to 4 months to complete the process. I know in Nevada, they do issue a temporary license to cover until the fingerprint results are obtained.
Hope this helps. Best of luck to you. Relocating to a new town can be very intimidating, but; it's also very exciting.
Surginurse

[nurse rnfa]

Originally Posted by jjchko

I'm an OR RN with a little over a year experience. I'm trying to submit a resume and see if I can get an interview. The job requirement says 2 year experience but it also says the new grads are welcome to apply. The recruiter asked me to submit a resume anyway.
My question is if I can ask for a new grad position because I'm relocating and I've never worked at a hospital with 28 operationg rooms. I'll probably have to chose the area of service. The hospital where I worked has 5 ORs and I've circulationg through all surgical servicies independantly. I'm weak in some areas but I can manage pretty much anything. I heard from many people every hospital is different as far as OR practice goes. I want to learn as a new grad but I'm confident that I'll be independent very fast. I don't want to feel overwhelmed from the get go and learn more about scrubbing, so my preference is the new grad position if they will allow me.

My second question is if I get an interview now, can I ask if I can start in December or January? I have to relocate a long distance where I have never lived before and I will still keep my current job through October. I need to endorse my liciense, get an apartment, move in etc. I think I need at least two months to take care of things.

Last, can I submit a resume without the license of the state I'm moving? Or do I have to have a license before I attempt to applying a job?

Thank you for your help.

Hi There,

I was once in your position, however, I come with more experience. Nevertheless, make sure your resume is impeccable, grammatically and spelling worthy. Don't make it too flowery, straight to the point...point out your strenghts and leave the weakness if they ask. Have someone read and re-read your resume prior to submitting it...remember, that piece of paper is your marketing tool, your selling point.

Secondly, if the employer needs your services, they will wait for you. Explain to the potential employer that you need time to organize your move, living arrangements, license, etc. If they are a worthy employer, they will invest in the time that it will take you to arrange your life for the new comings.

Thirdly, you don't have to subit on your resume the RN license. I suggest you apply to a multi-compact state, and then get the license for that particular state once you have decided.

This process may take up to 2-3 months. Are you from another country? If so, you will need your CGFNS certificate and maybe a TOEFL test for English proficiency, and also, the NCLEX will need to written & passed.

Good luck with your future endeavours.